Cyber Security Analyst, Senior

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team supporting NIWC Atlantic. The Cybersecurity Analyst will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments and collaborate with other cyber security engineers, system administrators, program analysts, ISSOs and ISSMs within a scaled agile environment. This position is 100% onsite. No hybrid/flex or remote work schedules are permitted for this effort.

Responsibilities

• Support the compliance posture of Navy/Marine Corps systems. • Provide cybersecurity functions and perform cyber risk management.• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures. • Responsible for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks.• Responsible for the application of Risk Management Framework (RMF) best practices to attain/ maintain continuous Authority-to-Operate (ATO) capability.• Ensure the cybersecurity posture of assigned projects.• Support RMF continuous ATO attainment/maintenance.• Research National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DoD and Navy Guidance on Cybersecurity and related topics in response to requests for data or information related to cybersecurity topics, posture, impacts, or issues and reviews. • Review architectures and designs for cybersecurity compliance and provide recommendations. • Perform security measures including analysis, periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations at appropriate classification levels.• Support the Portfolio Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in compliance reviews of portfolio systems.• Document assessment results in a cybersecurity impact assessment report when required.• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business or similar field with the following experience:1. Nessus/ACAS Scanner Experience (ACAS dashboard, setup, ability to run scans, ability to troubleshoot scanner and scanner results)2. NIST/STIG Experience (Experience with STIG Viewer/validation/analyzing and compiling results into a POA&M)3. RMF Experience (Experience with eMASS, Artifacts, Test Plans, Control Assessments)• Minimum of 3 years experience working directly with Navy/Marine Corps systems• Performed work as named ISSO for prior cyber efforts• COMPTIA Sec + or higher certification• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government personnel, and other stakeholders.• Ability to write effectively• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to lead a team or perform independently.• Ability to travel up to 25%, CONUS and OCONUS

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.

Physical Demands:• Must be able to lift, move, and position equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on uneven or natural surfaces.• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.• Must be able to lean, crouch, twist, bend, and squat as needed to inspect or analyze network infrastructure.• Must be able to work outdoors in deployed environments and perform duties in adverse weather conditions, including cold, rain, snow, and heat.

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